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Do you use anti-virus software?

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    Doctor Phibes
    wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 16:28 last edited by
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    I just rely on the Windows security/ Microsoft Defender, and I haven't had any problems.

    I was only joking

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      mark
      wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 16:41 last edited by
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      No.

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        kluurs
        wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 16:45 last edited by
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        I use Malwarebytes for protecting from malware and Microsoft Defender.

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          89th
          wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 16:45 last edited by
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          Interesting... over time I have used/scanned less and less and am now almost of the expectations that Windows 10 and browsers are both pretty darn good at keeping malware and viruses out without needing McAfee or Windows Defender or whatever.

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            Copper
            wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 17:04 last edited by
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            I use Norton

            I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

            I forget the virus or the problem

            These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

            Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

            Anti-virus software should be mandated

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            • D Doctor Phibes
              6 Aug 2021, 16:28

              I just rely on the Windows security/ Microsoft Defender, and I haven't had any problems.

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              Mik
              wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 17:23 last edited by
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              @doctor-phibes said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

              I just rely on the Windows security/ Microsoft Defender, and I haven't had any problems.

              Same here. Just bought a new Yoga and immediately turned off the free McAfee.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              • C Copper
                6 Aug 2021, 17:04

                I use Norton

                I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

                I forget the virus or the problem

                These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

                Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

                Anti-virus software should be mandated

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                Doctor Phibes
                wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 17:28 last edited by Doctor Phibes 8 Jun 2021, 17:29
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                @copper said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                I use Norton

                I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

                I forget the virus or the problem

                These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

                Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

                Anti-virus software should be mandated

                If you stayed away from all those dodgy web-sites you wouldn't need looking after like some teenager.

                I was only joking

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                  bachophile
                  wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 18:20 last edited by
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                  Three times they stuck 5G chips in my arms.

                  I’m a walking anti viral software

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                    Jolly
                    wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 18:21 last edited by
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                    McAfee.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                    • J Jolly
                      6 Aug 2021, 18:21

                      McAfee.

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                      Doctor Phibes
                      wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 19:59 last edited by
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                      @jolly said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                      McAfee.

                      That thing's closer to virus than anti-virus.

                      I was only joking

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                      • 8 89th
                        6 Aug 2021, 15:38

                        I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                        Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

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                        Aqua Letifer
                        wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 20:59 last edited by
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                        @89th said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                        I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                        Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

                        No and there's not a single damn thing the government can do to make me use it!!!

                        Please love yourself.

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                          6 Aug 2021, 20:59

                          @89th said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                          I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                          Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

                          No and there's not a single damn thing the government can do to make me use it!!!

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                          Catseye3
                          wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 21:07 last edited by
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                          @aqua-letifer

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                            Axtremus
                            wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 23:25 last edited by
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                            As far as I know, none of my Darwin-based systems has anti-virus software.

                            I have Windows 10 systems that come with Microsoft Defender. I just leave that alone since I do not use those Windows 10 system all that frequently anyway.

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